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Looking for comprehensive hebe plant info? You're in the right place. Hebe plants are a beloved group of evergreen shrubs native to New Zealand, prized for their colourful flowers, attractive foliage, and versatility in gardens. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just beginning your green journey, hebes are excellent choices for adding structure, texture, and year-round interest to your landscape. From compact varieties ideal for borders to robust options suited for hedges, hebes offer something for every garden style and size.

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Hebe 'Champion'

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Hebe 'Champion' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense green foliage and abundant spikes of attractive flowers that brighten the garden through the flowering season. Its naturally compact habit makes it an excellent choice for New Zealand gardens where year round structure and colour are desired.

From $22.01

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
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Hebe 'Waireka'

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Hebe 'Waireka' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its attractive green foliage and masses of soft lilac to white flower spikes through the flowering season. Its naturally tidy habit and hardy nature make it an excellent choice for New Zealand gardens.

From $22.01

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
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Hebe 'Wiri Image'

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Hebe 'Snowdrift'

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Hebe 'Margret'

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Hebe Bel Air is a NZ native shrub that features impressive, lilac-pink flower spikes through summer. These are borne above the lush and glossy, green...

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Hebe 'Wiri Prince' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its tidy growth habit, attractive foliage, and masses of colourful flowers. Flowering over...

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Hebe buxifolia (Boxleaf Hebe)

Hebe buxifolia is a NZ native shrub with glossy leaves that are green with yellow edges. These are adorned by masses of fragrant and showy, white...

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Hebe 'Black Panther'

Hebe 'Black Panther' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its dark purple foliage that provides outstanding year round colour and contrast...

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Hebe 'Lollipop' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its dense, rounded form and prolific display of lilac to pink flowers. Native to New...

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Hebe 'Wairua Beauty'

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Hebe 'Lavender Lace'

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Hebe 'Champion'

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What Are Hebes?

Hebes (sometimes called Veronica) are a diverse genus of shrubs ranging from small, tight forms to larger, bushy types. Their leaves can be glossy, variegated, or distinctly textured. During flowering seasons, hebes display vibrant spikes of blooms in white, pink, purple, or blue that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Popular cultivars such as Hebe Marie Antoinette and Hebe Charlotte offer eye-catching hues and reliable flowering.

Where Do Hebes Grow Best?

One reason hebes are so popular in New Zealand gardens is their ability to thrive in a range of conditions. Hebes love sunny spots but also tolerate partial shade, making them adaptable to most garden layouts. Well-drained soil is key—heavy, waterlogged areas are best avoided. For coastal gardens, hebes withstand salty air and winds, while compact types like Hebe Black Satin suit urban spaces and containers. They are also excellent choices for wildflower plantings and low-maintenance borders.

Hebe Plant Care Tips

Understanding hebe plant info means knowing how to keep them looking their best year-round. Hebes require little maintenance once established. Water new plants regularly, but mature hebes need minimal watering unless the weather is very dry. Annual pruning after flowering will keep your plants bushy and encourage more blooms. Avoid heavy feeding; a light application of slow-release fertilizer in spring is usually sufficient. Disease resistance is high, although good airflow helps prevent mildew. For those wanting something unique, varieties like Hebe Inspiration stand out with dramatic flower spikes and foliage.

Popular Hebe Varieties

The hebe family is vast, so gardeners have plenty of choice. Cultivars like Hebe diosmifolia (Veronica diosmifolia) offer reliable growth and delicate flowers. Select ornamental types for feature planting—glossy-leafed Hebe Black Satin is a favourite for contemporary gardens, while Hebe Charlotte and Hebe Inspiration lend colour to mixed borders.

Using Hebes in New Zealand Gardens

In New Zealand, hebes are frequently used for floral displays, native garden plantings, and as neat, compact hedges. Their ecological value is high, supporting pollinator populations and offering refuge to native wildlife. When planning your garden, explore the diverse array of hebe species and cultivars suited to your region.

Explore our range for more hebe plant info and discover the perfect variety for your garden. Whether you’re after the striking foliage of Hebe Marie Antoinette or the charming blooms of Hebe Charlotte, you're sure to find a hebe that fits your garden needs.

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We love Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood) and Duranta Geisha Girl as much as anyone, but part of the fun is discovering Hebe 'Waireka', Koelreuteria paniculata, and Epipremnum Golden Queen.
–The Plant Company

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